Like every year, there is an abundance of gorgeous new picture books coming out in 2026. I’m sure I’ve overlooked plenty of my soon-to-be favorites, but below you’ll find a varied collection of books that have already caught my eye. They are listed in release date order. If you would like more details, you can… Read more »
Picture books
What came before The Puffin Who Whispered
With a new website and new books coming out, I’m long overdue in reintroducing myself. I’ve been dreaming of picture books my whole life. Along with the ability to reach all ages, picture books are a gentle way for young children to discover the magic of story and art without all the background noise and… Read more »
Recent Reads Roundup
There have been so many great books released this past year, I had to squeeze in one more multi-book post highlighting some of my favorites. I hope you’ll enjoy this collection and maybe find something new to look into. If your local library or bookstore doesn’t have a copy of a book you’re interested in,… Read more »
New 2025 Picture Books!
This is just a tease. 🙂 Please enjoy the full post of reviews and book information by following this link to the amazing Writers’ Rumpus blog! By the end, you might figure out what attracts YOU to a new picture book. There have been so many wonderful new books lately! This post will focus mostly… Read more »
Celebrating Books!
Have you ever been to an author fair or book launch? Not only are they a lot of fun, but it’s a great way to show support for authors, illustrators, and book makers. Even if you’re not able to buy a book that day, or perhaps you’ve already preordered the book that’s being showcased, your… Read more »
2024 Picture Books
I thought I’d round up some brand new picture books that caught my eye, as well as my heart. First up, make sure you don’t miss The Little Red Chair. It won’t be released for another month, but lucky for you, you can preorder it right now from just about any bookstore or online site…. Read more »
2023 Picture Books
Hello and Happy New Year! I thought I’d post a quick snapshot of new and upcoming picture books that have caught my attention of late. This first book on my list, hot off the press from Page Street Kids, is super cool. Abby’s determination is an inspiration for people of all ages and in all… Read more »
New Candlewick Press Books
I haven’t blogged about new children’s books in a while and when I received these first two in the mail to review I knew it was time for a special post. For reasons stated below, this post will be dedicated to Candlewick Press. Here’s a bit of history from their website: In 1992, Candlewick Press… Read more »
ALA Awards & More
While participating in ReFoReMo which showcases a lot of great picture book titles throughout the month of March, I got to thinking about the latest ALA (American Library Association) awards which were announced on Jan. 28, 2019. Luckily, just about all of the winners are available at my library, so I’d like to belatedly share… Read more »
2018 Picture Books
Below are some new favorite picture books I’ve recently added to our library. These are all 2018 releases and several have it’s-about-time sensitive subjects included, but they are all uplifting and well worth the read. There were a few others I would have liked to include, however not all were checked-in when I read and… Read more »
